I have posted an update to Séance Flex4K v2.1.1047.This version borrows code from Séance v3.0 to improve 10Gb networking.I have also added code to work better with the Flex4K's new FW107. This includes Cropped/Uncropped Cine downloads, corrected EI support.

This webpage will explain a security feature that will cause the 10Gb ethernet to stop working.Once you follow the instructions to enable the driver of your 10Gb device, it should resume working.

I will be posting updates to Séance v3 and Séance Flex4K v2.1 in a day or so, to help identify (and fix bugs relating to) this new security feature.

bob..]]>This update includes fixes that should eliminate issues with downloads stalling after the first shot is downloaded.Please report back, if this issue persists.

Also fixed:- Start TimeCode value is now properly filled in in the Log File.- Assorted small issues with the background ProRes Transcoder.- Minor fixes for High Sierra compatibility.

The download is available using the "Check For Updates..." menu item, or downloading from the support page, here.]]>

Hi Everyone,

I have received a large number of requests for VEO 4K support with Séance v3.0.

At the moment, most VEO models are not supported by Séance. I hope to change this in a future update. I can't give a time frame at the moment. But when I have something, I will post information here as well as on the Glue Tools support webpage.

Thanks!

bob..

]]>Séance v3.0's latest "new feature" is Black Reference Assist. When enabled, Séance will warn you to perform a Black References on your Camera, if certain settings are changed. This feature is intended to make sure that you always get the best looking image, as often as possible.

This version also fixes some Preview issues with MacOSX 10.11.6.Fixes have been performed on Preferences, Background Transcoding, amongst others.Documentation has also been updated, as well.

Bob..]]>Bugfixes include:- 10Gb downloads from the Cinemag have been fixed. (This worked with 1Gb connections.)- Assorted UI fixes- Fixed ProRes downloads from the Cinemag.

New Feature:- Checksums!You can now enable a background checksum task, from Séance->Preferences menu.Click on the "File Settings" tab, and click on "Generate Checksum".

When you set up a "Reelname", your files will have a checksum generated, when Séance isn't downloading files.Séance uses "xxHash 64-bit". You can find the details at their website http://www.xxhash.comThis hash system is really very fast. As a result, it works well with Séance.

Upcoming updates will start to add missing functionality, including controlling the Canon Lens mount, as well as other Camera settings.

Enjoy!]]>Séance v3.0 is ready for Release!Control a Phantom Camera with a Macintosh!

Hi Phantom Operators!

I am thrilled to say that Séance v3.0 is out of beta. It has been a really long development cycle. The release build is now available via "Auto Update" for those that installed the Séance v3. beta.

(Note: If you installed v3.0.1905 or earlier, auto-update won't pick up the release.)

Some news:Séance now comes in two versions.There is now a "Séance Lite" and "Séance". The full package of Séance includes all of the features I have announced. Séance Lite is a feature reduced software package, that is "Download Only". This is very similar Séance v2.0, but with all of the latest code and features. (In short, camera control, live preview, and access to the camera's RAM isn't available with Séance Lite.)

Full Séance v3.0 licenses are $2499.00 and as before, includes the first year of Annual Support. (Subsequent Annual Support is $899.00)

Séance Lite (and annual support) pricing is the same Séance v2.0. $999.00 and $399.00 for Annual Support.Séance users that have current support can start using Séance v3.0 Lite immediately.

Those users that wish to use the full Séance v3.0 package, please contact us for upgrade details. Upgrade pricing is also available for Séance v1.0 users and Flex4K Bundle users.

I'll post an update shortly, when the updates go live! Until I get the website updated, email me if you wish to try the package.

Bob..

]]>Hi Everyone,

I have posted an update to Séance v3.0This version has undergone a significant re-write of the User Interface code.This means that the UI will now behave as you would expect.It also allows for future capabilities as well as even the possibility of language translations. (Lets hope this can happen!)

A brief list of changes:- Now includes 10G support for the VEO camera.- Fixes to downloading to different destinations- HD-SDI modes have been implemented.- Better support for Miro M320S LAB camera.- Primitive work being done on CineFlash/C-Fast cards. (Not complete, but the work has been started.)- Graphics performance tweeks.- Code simplification and cleanup underway.

This has been one of the largest re-working of the User Interface code, since I have been working on Séance. I think you guys will see the difference.Enjoy! Report Bugs, and Request features!

bob.

]]>Hi Everyone,

Séance Flex4K v2.1.1038 has been posted.This is a bug fix release that resolves the following problems:

Today I have also posted Séance Flex4K v2.1 for the Macintosh Flex4K Bundle users.This is an upgrade to Séance Flex4K v2.0, which now provides ProRes download support for footage that is saved on the Cinemag.

This update is only for Flex4K bundle users. For Séance v2.0 customers, please check out Séance v3.0 here. This package provides ProRes download support, along with full camera control.

Before I provide the link, please read this first:

This package may require a license upgrade fee.

Flex4K owners that purchased a new camera on or after 15 September 2015 will receive this update for free.If you have purchased your new Flex4K camera before 15 September 2015, you will be required to pay an upgrade fee. ($499 from our webstore here.)

If you are one of these Flex4K Bundle users, you may wish to consider upgrading your Flex4K licenses to Séance v3.0 instead. Not only can you operate other cameras (besides the Flex4K) but you will also be able do full camera control, (not just download) and get ProRes support as well. The upgrade price is $799.00. You can purchase this upgrade here.

A valid Séance v3 license is required for this beta. Please contact us if you wish to renew support.

Enjoy..

bob..

]]>Hi Everyone,

Ok, I have been able to cross another hurdle with this package. As of today, I can report that I am able to provide ProRes download support for the Flex4K. So for those of you that want to shoot ProRes directly into the Cinemag on your Flex4K, but were waiting for Mac support, it is now available.

Séance v3.0 is able to work fully with ProRes saved into the Cinemags, directly.Along side this, there has been significant strides in the overall Camera control portion of Séance, as well.

This public beta will be posted online very soon. (I believe within a day or so.)

There is still more work to be done. But you will see a significant amount of work has been done, since the first Public beta. Due to Apple's approval requirements, I was not able to post anything sooner until ProRes passed their approval tests.

The software is being "dog-food-ed" on a regular basis, so I am catching many issues as development moves forward.Several features are still on the drawing board. And I am still open to new ideas.

Will report more info soon.Thanks!

bob..

]]>Hi Everyone! Today, I have decided to retire the Cineon/DPX package. It was the product that started my original foray into software development as a business. It allowed me to meet some really amazing people and customers. It also led me down a path that I really didn't think I would travel.

QuickTime itself has been put to rest, by Apple. QuickTime itself is an amazingly old toolkit, in computer terms, too. But, its time has passed. (As one QuickTime Engineer put it - QuickTime was hopelessly 32-bit.. It was never going to make the transition to 64-bit.) It isn't to say that QuickTime isn't missed, but progress demands that we move forward. Apple doesn't appear to be interested in plugin support for plugins, with QuickTime's replacement. But perhaps in the future, Apple will enable Third Party support for plugins with AVFoundation. (I really look forward to that possibility! <nudge nudge>)

For those of you that still use the package, I will maintain the licensing depending upon the software version. Fortunately, CineonDPX v4.x users can expect this to be quite a long while. (It shares my more modern licensing system, with my most recent software packages.) CineonDPX v3.5 and older, this is probably only going to be a year or so. It uses a much older system, that I no longer support.

Soon, I will be retiring my other QuickTime plugins, too.The only QuickTime component that I expect to continue development on, will be the Phantom Cine Toolkit. But before long, this too will be retired. However, that is unlikely to be soon.

Its been a long ride for some of these products. Its been a lot of fun and a great learning experience.

But now, its time to get back to new ideas and new products!

Thank you to everyone that supported the Cineon/DPX package over the years!